PUBLISHER: TechSci Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1714517
PUBLISHER: TechSci Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1714517
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Sales Channel, By End Use, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F
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The Global Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC) Market was valued at USD 90.17 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 114.10 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.98% during the forecast period. Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether derived from natural sources, offers excellent thickening, film-forming, binding, and emulsifying properties, making it a versatile additive across numerous applications. The pharmaceutical sector remains the leading consumer, utilizing HPC for tablet binding, controlled drug release, and film coating. With the rising global demand for oral solid dosage forms, particularly in emerging markets, HPC's role as a critical pharmaceutical excipient continues to grow. Additionally, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the demand for advanced drug formulations are driving market expansion. Innovations in cellulose ether technologies are enabling the development of specialized HPC grades for specific applications. Manufacturers are also focusing on sustainable production processes, reflecting heightened regulatory and consumer emphasis on environmentally friendly products.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 90.17 Million |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 114.10 Million |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 5.98% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Direct |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Key Market Drivers
Growth in Food & Beverage Industry
The increasing consumption of ready-to-eat meals, bakery items, dairy products, and beverages is significantly boosting demand for ingredients that enhance product texture, stability, and shelf life. In 2022, the Food & Drink market generated revenue of USD 2.00 billion, with in-app purchase revenue projected to reach USD 308.76 million. HPC plays a crucial role in maintaining product consistency and quality, particularly in applications that require moisture retention and thermal stability. Urbanization, shifting lifestyles, and the expansion of the global middle class are fueling the growth of the processed food industry, subsequently driving the demand for hydroxypropyl cellulose in food and beverage formulations.
Key Market Challenges
Volatility in Raw Material Prices
Volatility in raw material prices presents a significant challenge for the global hydroxypropyl cellulose market. HPC is primarily derived from cellulose, a natural polymer extracted from wood and cotton, through complex chemical processes that rely on various chemical and energy inputs. Fluctuations in the costs of key raw materials such as cellulose and propylene oxide directly impact production expenses, affecting overall market dynamics. The price of cellulose, closely tied to the pulp and paper industry, can vary due to forestry management disruptions, supply chain bottlenecks, or shifts in global paper demand. Natural disasters impacting forests further contribute to raw material price instability, raising production costs for HPC manufacturers and potentially increasing prices for end-users.
Key Market Trends
Growing Use of Hydroxypropyl Cellulose in Construction Industry
The construction industry's annual global spending surpassed USD 11 trillion in 2022, accounting for around 13% of global GDP, and is projected to reach USD 14.8 trillion by 2030. With a focus on sustainability, there is growing demand for eco-friendly, energy-efficient construction materials. HPC is increasingly used in cement-based and gypsum-based products to enhance workability, adhesion, and water retention, which is essential for maintaining material strength under varying environmental conditions. The push toward low-carbon construction and energy-efficient building practices aligns with HPC's renewable origin and low environmental impact, making it an attractive option for developing sustainable building materials.
Key Market Players
- NIPPON SODA CO., LTD.
- Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Taian Ruitai Cellulose Co., Ltd
- Shandong Head Co., Ltd
- Huzhou Zhanwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Hercules Tianpu Chemicals Company Limited
- Anhui Shanhe Pharmaceutical Excipients Co., Ltd.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market, By Sales Channel:
- Direct
- Indirect
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market, By End Use:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Food & Beverage
- Others
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market
5. Global Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Sales Channel (Direct, Indirect)
- 5.2.2. By End Use (Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food & Beverage, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 6.2.2. By End Use
- 6.2.3. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.1.2.2. By End Use
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2. Mexico Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.2.2.2. By End Use
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3. Canada Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.3.2.2. By End Use
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1. United States Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
7. Europe Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 7.2.2. By End Use
- 7.2.3. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. France Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.1.2.2. By End Use
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2. Germany Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.2.2.2. By End Use
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.3.2.2. By End Use
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4. Italy Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.4.2.2. By End Use
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5. Spain Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.5.2.2. By End Use
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1. France Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
8. Asia Pacific Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 8.2.2. By End Use
- 8.2.3. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.1.2.2. By End Use
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2. India Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.2.2.2. By End Use
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3. South Korea Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.3.2.2. By End Use
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4. Japan Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.4.2.2. By End Use
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5. Australia Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.5.2.2. By End Use
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1. China Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
9. South America Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 9.2.2. By End Use
- 9.2.3. By Country
- 9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.1.2.2. By End Use
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2. Argentina Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.2.2.2. By End Use
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3. Colombia Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.3.2.2. By End Use
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1. Brazil Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
10. Middle East and Africa Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 10.2.2. By End Use
- 10.2.3. By Country
- 10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.1.2.2. By End Use
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.2.2.2. By End Use
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3. UAE Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.3.2.2. By End Use
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1. South Africa Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market Outlook
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. NIPPON SODA CO., LTD.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 15.1.3. Products & Services
- 15.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 15.1.5. Recent Developments
- 15.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 15.1.7. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- 15.3. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- 15.4. Taian Ruitai Cellulose Co., Ltd
- 15.5. Shandong Head Co., Ltd
- 15.6. Huzhou Zhanwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,
- 15.7. Hercules Tianpu Chemicals Company Limited
- 15.8. Anhui Shanhe Pharmaceutical Excipients Co., Ltd.
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer
